‘Nothing new, we all know this’ – Fans react as Mitchell Marsh backs “GOAT” David Warner to open in ODI World Cup

Five-time World Cup champions have been gearing up to claim their sixth title in the upcoming ODI World Cup, which is slated to commence on October 5 in the host country, India. Notably, the Australian team will be facing Rohit Sharma’s side on October 8 in Chennai to commence their World Cup journey. Meanwhile, Australia’s T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh looks in solid form, as the star all-rounder recently guided his side to a 3-0 win in a three-match T20I series against South Africa.

In addition, T20I skipper Marsh is also leading a 5-match ODI series against South Africa that commences on September 7 in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins. This series will mark important preparation ahead of the marquee event. A few days ago, there was speculation that the 31-year-old cricketer might open in the upcoming ODI World, but the star all-rounder clarified in his recent interview that he is expected to bat in the middle order. In addition, the right-arm pacer feels star openers David Warner or Travis Head may get the chance to open up over him.

David Warner is literally one of the GOATs of one-day cricket: Mitchell Marsh

“I expect to bat middle order. Things may change, but Davey (David Warner) is literally one of the GOATs (greatest of all time) of one-day cricket and white-ball cricket in general. We have Travis Head and Australia’s best-ever all-three-format player there, so I dare say I probably won’t be opening the batting,” Mitchell Marsh said on Australian Associated Press.

Moreover, the stylish right-handed batter affirms that his batting approach while playing a Test or T20I will be the same. “My approach now from Test cricket to T20 cricket won’t be too dissimilar. Often it’s the situation of the game in Test cricket. I just had to soak up deliveries. That is the intricacies of Test cricket. But generally, my approach won’t change too much now,” he added further.

Check out how fans have reacted to his recent statement: